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nonstarter

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nonstarter
a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered


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In such circumstances integration not only becomes a nonstarter, but the very fabric of Western democratic cohesive society becomes threatened.
Still, a civil-court order restricts anyone from altering the grounds except to clear hazards, while a plan by the plaintiffs' attorneys to stabilize cemetery finances and extend opening hours appeared a nonstarter.
The Times article noted that "on the campaign trail, 'stay the course' is a nonstarter, even among Bush's staunchest allies," and that "GOP candidates are breaking with the White House over how long troops should remain in Iraq.
 
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